Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) - Trauma I Center

Ascension; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 58,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascension is seeking a Respiratory Therapist for critical care in Indianapolis. The position involves assessing and treating patients with respiratory difficulties, executing care plans, and educating families. Join a team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in both adult and pediatric settings at a leading healthcare provider.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Various health insurance options

Retirement benefits with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Qualifications

• Licensure in Respiratory Care from Indiana required.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Experience in trauma and pediatric care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and provide care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.
• Monitor patient care plans and execute treatment based on diagnosis.
• Educate patients and families about conditions and support.

Skills

Teamwork

Patient Care

Critical Thinking

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate's degree or Technical degree

Job description

We Are Hiring

• Department:Respiratory Care
• Schedule:0700- 1925. Three twelve hour shifts. Every third weekend. One major and one minor holiday per year.
• Hospital: St. Vincent Indianapolis Hospital
• Location:2001 West 86th Street Indianapolis, IN

This opportunity is great for an individual that loves critical care and wants to keep up their adult and pediatric skill sets. You will orientate into the Adult General Floor, Adult Trauma 1 Emergency Department, Medical ICU, Trauma ICU, Cardiac ICU, Burn ICU, as well as can orientate into Peyton Manning's Children's Hospital in the Pediatric general floor care, Pediatric ICU, and the Pediatric Trauma 1 Emergency Room.

What You Will Do

Provide evaluation of and care for patients with respiratory insufficiencies.

• Assess patient for appropriate type and frequency of treatment and develop a plan of care based on diagnosis.
• Implement and monitor patient care plan and equipment. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition. Perform advanced respiratory care modalities.
• Evaluate respiratory practice, administration of medications, and treatment based on patient outcome.
• Educate the patient and family about the health condition and provide information about community support groups and other available programs.
• Respond to emergency resuscitation team code.

What You Will Need

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• BLS Provider obtained within 1 Month (30 days) of hire date or job transfer date required. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Respiratory Care Practitioner credentialed from the Indiana Respiratory Care Committee obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Respiratory Therapist specializing in Registered credentialed from the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC) obtained within 12 Months (1 year) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.
• Certification specializing in Neonatal Resuscitation credentialed from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) preferred.
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association or American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Fast Paced Trauma 1 and Burn Center.

Two to three years of experience preferred.

RRT Indiana licensure.

Must work well as a team.

Adult staff train at Peyton Manning for the winter months.

Why Join Our Team

Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana has been providing rewarding careers in healthcare for over 148 years. With 24 hospitals throughout the greater Indianapolis and Evansville areas, Ascension St. Vincent offers careers in a wide range of services including acute and long-term care, bariatrics, cancer care, cardiovascular services, emergency services, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatric services, primary and urgent care, women's health services and more.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

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As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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Benefits

Paid time off (PTO) Various health insurance options & wellness plans Retirement benefits including employer match plans Long-term & short-term disability Employee assistance programs (EAP) Parental leave & adoption assistance Tuition reimbursement Ways to give back to your community

Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance and salary range at the time of the offer.